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Resources by Topic: Tribal communities

AI/AN Community Crisis Response Guidelines
Details suicide prevention guidelines for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Presents separate guidelines for the tribal-level, IHS Area-level, IHS Headquarters-level, and for a local response team, including protocols and an appendix.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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IHS Dental Portal
Presents essential resources and data pertaining to oral health in the Indian Health Service.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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ANA Success Stories
Presents success stories of American Indian community programs that have received funding from the Administration for Native Americans. Details the tribe or community, type of program, and the needs met by the program.
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Native Americans
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National Tribal Water Center
Information and tools for tribal communities that manage water and wastewater systems. Offers a water resource library, toolkit, and other resources for water utility staff and local leaders.
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My Tribal Area
Data tool details demographic and economic statistics of all tribal areas throughout the nation. Includes data on population, jobs, housing, and education. Draws from 2011-2015 American Community Survey data.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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StrongHearts Native Helpline
Free and confidential hotline and online chat offering assistance and resources to Native Americans affected by domestic violence and dating violence.
1.844.7NATIVE (1.844.762.8483)
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Oral Health Programs in North Dakota
Reports the results of a statewide collaboration of 50 individuals representing oral health services in North Dakota, providing an overview of their oral health programs in the state, their governing agencies, and the populations they serve.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder, Nathan Fix
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
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Washington Report
Newsletter produced by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) focusing on congressional events, passed and pending legislation, policy analysis, and other noteworthy topics affecting Indian healthcare at the federal level.
Sponsoring organization: National Indian Health Board
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NIHB Affordable Care Act Toolkit for Native Youth
Provides a variety of resources, including downloadable materials, designed to educate Native youth about the opportunities and concepts included in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Offers information and assistance in the areas of the ACA, Medicaid, health insurance enrollment, tribal outreach and education, and Native specific benefits.
Sponsoring organization: National Indian Health Board
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HealthCare.gov: Health Coverage for American Indians & Alaska Natives
Provides one-stop information for consumers on health insurance coverage, how to get covered, and requirements related to health insurance specific to American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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